Load-shedding has multi-dimensional consequences, especially at a time of punishing heat and humidity in April, the 'cruellest month'. According to the National Load Dispatch Centre (NLDC) at the Power Grid Company of Bangladesh, load-shedding on Wednesday reached up to 1500 megawatt (MW). Euphemistically called load-shedding, it is in effect a...
Read moreThe proposed substantial increase in indirect taxes, such as the value-added tax (VAT), for the next fiscal year is a cause for concern amid persistent inflation. Despite the implementation of contractionary monetary policy, there are no signs of inflation cooling down. Recent reports indicate that the finance ministry and the...
Read moreA severe heat wave is currently affecting Bangladesh, with temperatures reaching previously unheard-of levels across the nation. The need for electricity to power cooling appliances like air conditioners and fans has increased as temperatures rise, significantly impacting the availability of electricity as well as the cost of these necessities.Recent data...
Read moreThe residents of Baishnabhati village, located in the Kewarjor union under Mithamoin upazila of Kishorganj district, are facing a dire situation due to river erosion. Witnesses report a tragic scene unfolding along the riverside, with two houses and cowsheds on the western side of the village already submerged in the...
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